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Hennepin is a Reconciling Congregation, welcoming the full

participation of all persons including the GLBT Community.

The story of the

sharing of

loaves and fish

was instrumental

in forming the early

Christian community.

What does this story

mean to you?

How does it

shape your faith?

If not this story,what are the main

stories that hold

and form you?

Who might you

share those stories

with this week?

WELCOMETOHENNEPINCHURCHEASTERSEASON

SANCTUARYHENNEPIN AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-871-5303 HENNEPINCHURCH.ORG

Sanctuary

Remodeling Forum

11:00 AM Today

Articles in the February and May 2011InSpire newsletters contained back-ground information on the SanctuaryTask Force progress. Three Sundayforum meetings will be held May 8,15 and 22 at 11 AM in the Sanctuary.Come and learn what the next stepswill be, ask questions, share ideas.More information can be found atHennepinChurch.org/Sanctuary.

A Hopeful

Earth

May 8, 15

at 11:00 AM

Join in for a study ofBishop Sally Dyck andniece Sarah Erhmans

book. Bob Janssen leads the study ofthis provocative and fun book. Booksare available for $7.00.

Hennepin ChimeConcert

7:00 PM Tonight

Tonight at 7:00 PM in the Art Gallery,the Hennepin Chime will be sharingtheir annual spring concert tonight!Always a fun and rewarding hour,this concert is a highlight of thechurchs spring programming.

Tending the Garden

of Your Soul2011 Summer Devotional

May 15th Deadline!May 15th Deadline!

In the garden more grows than thegardener sows. So says a Spanishproverb. As many of us look to thework of planting gardens and otherslook to receiving the gifts of thosegardens, we look forward to thesummer months when the earth willonce again bring forth beauty andgoodness beyond our imaginations.

As people of faith, we declare thatthese are a visible sign of Godsgraceful movement that has existedsince the beginning of time. These giftsof the Earth feed not only our bodiesbut our souls. Our souls also requirethe careful tending which our gardensneed to grow into their fullness.

Our summer theme, Tending theGarden of Your Soul, will help us diginto the soil that is home for ourspiritual lives. How do you tend andnurture your soul? Does your prayer,

your worship, your daily living, needmore sunlight, more moisture? Whatare you doing to tend to what yourfaith needs to grow and deepen?

Over the summer we will explore amyriad of ways to nurture our souls.Youre invited to offer a short devotion,prayer or poem for our second sum-mer devotional. Share what you do totend to your soul. Offer words thathave inspired you, helping your soulroots to go deeper and the floweringof your faith life to blossom. Offerings

should be 250 words or less andshould be sent to [email protected] Sunday, May 15 with the wordDevotional in the subject line. Ifyou have questions, contact SallyJohnson [email protected].

May 8, 2011 at Hennepin

AALLELUIALLELUIA

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9:30 AM


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Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.

You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

9:30 AM WORSHIP

THE THIRD SUNDAYOF EASTER

PRELUDE Change Ring Prelude on Divinum Mysterium Fred Gramann

Hennepin Chime

ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION

Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life.

Whoever comes to me will never be hungry,

and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

We come together to feed together on the Bread of Life.

We bring ourselves, our prayers, and our gifts

to worship the God of ages, and the God of today.

HYMN NO. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMNTO JOY

MORNING PRAYER

Loving God, more, much more

to learn of you and trust you;

to cherish and serve you;to love, worship and serve you;

this is our prayer

through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

WELCOME Bruce Robbins

THE SHARINGOFTHE PEACE

The peace of God be with you.

And also with you.

SCRIPTURE READING Leah Rosso

PRAYERFOR ILLUMINATION

Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone, but by every word

that comes from your mouth. Make us hungry for this heavenly

food, that it may nourish us today in the ways of eternal life;

through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen.

Welcome to Hennepin

Church! We are glad that

you chose to worship here

today. We hope your time

here is meaningful and

helps nurture you in the

way of Christ. At each

entrance there are purple

Welcome bags for guests

to receive if you want

more information about

the church. Blessings

to you on your

journey of faith!

Nurseryfor infants age

3 is available today until

12:30 PM. An usher will

be happy to help you find

the nursery in Room 105

of the Education Wing.

Coffee is available Sunday

mornings in Carlson Hall.

Our special thanks to Jim

Cone of Coffee & Tea, Ltd.

for supplying Sunday coffee!

Tonight at 7:00 PM in the

Art Gallery, the Hennepin

Chime will be sharing

their annual spring concert

tonight! Always a fun andrewarding hour, this

concert is a highlight of

the churchs spring

programming. Its a great

time for children of all ages.

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Dennis Behl, director Janice Derksen, pianist

Kristin Koch-Wahl, props & costumes

INVITATIONTO GIVEOUR OFFERINGSAND OURSELVES

OFFERTORY Renewed Spirit Michael Mazzatenta

PRESENTATIONOF TITHESAND OFFERINGS LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts;Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit,

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

PRAYEROF DEDICATION

Great, holy, and just Lord, you bless us so richly. Help us to better

see your gifts, be they great or small, and grow in us a desire to pass

on each gift, that like loaves & fishes, our baskets might overflow.

May these offerings be a sign of what you are doing in us. Bless themand bless us, in Jesus' name. Amen.

PRAYERSOFTHE PEOPLE

THE LORDS PRAYER

Our God, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.

Thy kindom come;thy will be done on

earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil,

for thine is the kindom,the power, and the glory forever.

Amen.

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Cast and CrewJake DemcizakSam JensenElizabeth JacksonAbby Johnson

Emmy JohnsonHannah JohnsonIan Kenney-LillejordRuth KinyonHannah Dirks

Sergei MillerKate NorthropAnna SerstockLily Williams


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CELEBRATIONOF COMMUNITY

HYMN Sing Praise LOBEDEN HERREN

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Improvisation on LOBEDEN HERREN Andrew Hackett

Todays acolytes are

Mariah Flowers and Donna Hedin

Hennepin

Avenue

United

Methodist

Church

511 Groveland AveMinneapolis, MN

55403

612.871.5303

HENNEPIN

CHURCH

.ORG

Our Mission

To invite all peoples

on a spiritual journey

guided by scripture,

tradition, experience

and reason that leads

to a Christian faith

exemplified by loving

relationships with God,

all others, and ourselves.

Ministers

Every Member of Hennepin Church

Clergy

Bruce W. RobbinsPastor; LeahRossoYoung Adults & HospitalitySally JohnsonWorship & SpirituaFormation; Christopher JacksonChurch Administration; PaulaColtonYouth Ministries; BobBrinkleyPastoral VisitationWayne K. ClymerBishop inResidence; Richard D. WaggonerMusic Emeritus

Program Staff

Cynthia AshleyParish Nurse; AnnJ. CarlsonDignity Center; KevinDahlenKoinonia Manager; AndrewHackettOrganist; Kristyn Ebert

Shared Ministry/Outreach; JackFistlerLegacy Giving; William HMathisMusic & Fine Arts; MaryMartinDignity Center VolunteersDana NeuhauserChildrensMinistries; Daniel PedersonCommunications

Twin Cities

Superintendent

Elizabeth Lopez

Minnesota

Area Bishop

Sally Dyck

ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUTHENNEPIN CHURCH?Following this worship service, at about 10:35 AM, meet at the communion rail infront of the Sanctuary for a Church Tour. We welcome you to Hennepin Church today!

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WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you are here! Our hope is thatyou have a meaningful worship experience this morning that helpsyou live your life in the way of Christ. In order to get to know youbetter, we invite you to sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of your

pew and to join us for a free breakfast downstairs. (Just let the Breakfast Host knowyou are a guest or find your free breakfast card in the Welcome Bags that are hangingat either entrance). If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We welcomenew insights, new questions, and new people!

The Sanctuary flowers for this Sunday are given by

Maggie Berget in honor of the women in our lives.


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Job Support Group: May 9 and 23from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. This group isfor people who are worried about acurrent job or transitioning to anew career. Leslie Philmon, group

facilitator, has 16 years experienceas a career coach. Note: The JobSupport Group will stop meeting atthe end of May. For one-on-one jobcoaching after May, contact theBaslicas Employment Ministry at612-333-1381.

Mens Bible Fellowship. At 7:00 onFriday mornings a group of mengather for Bible study, conversationand fellowship. All men are invitedto attend this lively discussion.

New Bible study started! Check out

this new Bible study on the book ofLuke. Come on Mondays from 6:00- 7:30 PM. No previous Bibleknowledge needed! Well meet inthe parsonage, next to the church.Come to any door. All are welcome!Questions? Contact Pastor Leahat [email protected] or call thechurch office: 612-871-5303.

Russian Partnership Monthly meeting,Tuesday 6:30 PM May 10, all arewelcome to attend and hear all thedetails of the 2011 programs. We

are looking for people for specifictasks for events and meetings.

The Science & Faith Roundtable: Ifyoure interested in how scienceand religion can be partners in thequest for truth, this group may befor you! May 26: Special Guest Dr.Phillippe Gagnon discusses Howdo we Know? Understanding inScience and Theology.

May Hunger Offering: supports theMinnesota Annual Conference LoveOffering for missions. This benefitsinternational, national, and localmission projects and helps fund

Volunteers In Mission scholarships,including support for Haiti, newimmigrants and refugees in the U.S.,and recovery ministries in Minnesota.Your generosity to this offering willtransform many lives. Thank you.

Meals on Wheels is in urgent need ofdrivers to deliver meals. The snowis gone! Hennepins day is Friday,and we need six drivers everyweek. One or two additional peoplewho are able to commit to once ortwice a month would really help.Call Barb Marti at 952-929-9225 foradditional information or to arrangeto ride along with an experienceddriver before making a commitment.

Food Shelf Help: Hennepin supportsthe Groveland Food shelf and weneed 4 volunteers to work for day in the Hope for The City ware-house doing light lifting on May 18.Volunteering preserves our greatdonations discount rate. Grab afriend and help! Carol Jackson is

coordinating: 612-927-4234 [email protected].

Attorneys: do you have 3 hours amonth you can spare for DignityCenter Clients? The VLN Brief LegalServices Clinic (located within theDignity Center) needs attorneys from9-12 one Friday a month. Trainingand resources needed are provided.

Breakfast at Hennepin

Schedule Changes

Spring brings a number of changesto our usual Sunday breakfasts:

May 8 - Breakfast is not served onMothers Day.May 15 - Breakfast as usual.May 22 - Our Russia Partnership

Fundraising Brunch no Breakfast.Please support this event!

May 29 - Breakfast is not servedMemorial Weekend.

June 5 - Ad Council CongregationalMeeting at 11:00 AM, followed bya Brunch at noon (no charge).

June 12 - Breakfast as usual (final oneof season).

June 19 - Open House at the Parsonage10:3012:30 (since the one inDecember 2010 was snowed out lets hope for no snow in June!)

Watch your June !nSpire for furthersummer food and hospitality events

Parking=Hospitality

At Hennepin, we like to reserve theeast parking lot for first-time visitors,families with young children, andpeople who have limited mobility or

need assistance. We encourage allpeople to take advantage of the 600spaces in the Walker Parking Rampacross the street. The ushers and frontdesk receptionists have vouchers foryou to use with your parking ticket.Climate-controlled, and a short walkacross Hennepin/Lyndale, the rampgives you easy access to everythingyou need here at the church.

WeekdayEvents GetInvolvedVolunteerDonate

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recycled office paper.

Please Recycle this bulletin!Please e m ail all information n n to

Please email all information [email protected] by 10:00 AMon Monday for the coming SundaySpire, or drop off at church, attn:Daniel Pederson. Keeping yournote to 50 words helps out a lot!

HennepinChurch.org2011 Easter Flowers and Easter Music

Omitted from the listing on April 24, lilies were given by:

Linda Hansohn and Carl Kittleson in memory of Marjorie and Peter Czajkowski,Amelia Helms and Marilyn Kittleson.

Bryan Carter in memory of Kim and Meredith Bedwell.Jim, Debbi, Cecelia, Lydia, Kristy and Bryan in memory of Doris Barnes and

Greg Barnes.

Ms. Hansohn and Mr. Kittleson also supported our Easter Music in memory ofMarilyn Kittleson.

Kay Stedman Sommers supported our Easter Music.


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TODAY, MAY 8, 20118:30 - 9:00 HOLY COMMUNION BORDER CHAPEL

8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall

8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 103

9:00 - 10:00 SACRED JOURNEY ART GALLERY

9:30 - 10:30 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SANCTUARY

9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for Grades 7-12 Church of Youth9:30 - 11:00 Confirmation (Sixth Grade) Parsonage Basement

9:45 - 10:45 Sunday School Education Wing

Preschool Age 3 Room 105

Pre-K Room 1/3

Kindergarten Room 5/7

First Grade Room 4/6

Second Grade Room 8

Third Grade Room 201

Fourth Grade Room 203

Fifth Grade Room 205

10:30 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room10:30 - 11:15 Blood Pressure Screening Room 204

10:45 - 1:00 Reconciling Ministries Dorcas Alcove

11:00 - 12:00 MANY VOICES BORDER CHAPEL

11:00 - 12:00 Sanctuary Task Force Presentation Sanctuary

11:00 - 12:00 A Hopeful Earth Room 201

11:00 - 12:00 Shared Ministry Discussion Room 203

11:00 - 12:30 Altar Choir Choir Room

5:00 - 6:00 SUNDAYAT FIVE BORDER CHAPEL

5:00 - 7:00 UMYF Church of Youth

7:00 - 8:00 Music at Hennepin: Hennepin Chime Art Gallery

MONDAY, MAY 99:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen6:00 PM Bible Study: Book of Luke6:30 PM Faith In Action Team7:00 PM Job Support Group

TUESDAY, MAY 108:30 AM Library Committee

6:30 PM Childrens Council6:30 PM Russia Partnership6:45 PM Food Service Committee

WEDNESDAY, MAY 119:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen9:30 AM Knotty Quilters1:00 PM Recyclers1:00 PM Archives Committee5:30 PM Little Kids, Big Fun: BBQ6:00 PM Shared Ministry Discussion

THURSDAY, MAY 129:00 AM Joy Circle9:30 AM Peace Through Justice

11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study3:00 PM Labyrinth

FRIDAY, MAY 137:00 AM Mens Bible Fellowship9:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen

10:00 AM Alanon

SATURDAY, MAY 149:30 AM Spire Recognition Brunch

We are a Caring Community

PASTORAL CARE: Please notify thechurch office if you, a family memberor any other church member areexperiencing illness, hospitalizationor another need for pastoral care.

CONGREGATIONAL JOYSAND CONCERNSare posted each week in the PastoraCare section on the kiosk in CarlsonHall. Greeting cards for members in

need of cheer are available to sign atthe reception desk near the East Entry.

PACEM SINGERS are available to singto Hennepin members and friendsbringing comfort of favorite hymnsand songs to your surroundings.

DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPwww.mplsgriefsupport.com. 9:30 AMSaturday mornings May 7Aug 27 aPlymouth Congregational Church, 1900Nicollet. May 14: Brenda DeMotteGender Differences and Grief

HENNEPINCHURCH

Thank You

For your

Support!

Gratitude for your Giving

and Continued Support

At the end of April, the OperatingBudget Income Received in each ofthe past three years has amounted to:

201132% of Budget201034% ofBudget200932% of Budget

Vacation Bible School

August 15-19

Egypt: Josephs Journeyfrom Prison to Prince

For ages 3completed 5th Grade

BREAKFASTATHENNEPINResumes Next Week

Join your friends in the lower level

Social Hall next week for Sunday

breakfast. Cost is $5 per person, or

$12 per family/household. A great

way to meet friends, old and new.

Building Closings

The Church will be closed onMonday May 30, in observance ofthe holiday. Also, because of a majorelectrical upgrade in the neighborhoodof the church, the church will closeat 1:00 PM on Friday, May 27. Thebuilding will reopen on Saturday,May 28 as needed and possible. TheChurch will be open fully on Sunday,May 29.

Community Meals

Don Forster and crew cooked up adelicious barbecue chicken dinner for275 delighted guests. 60 volunteersserved guests with joy and gratitude.There was a delightful spirit amongguests and volunteers. 31 pets weregiven top-notch veterinary care. Yourprayers, gifts and service make thiswonderful ministry possible.


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Coleen Rowley

11:00 AM, May 15

Coleen Rowley, former

FBI Agent, will be thespeaker at the 11:00

a.m. Adult Forum on

Sunday, May 15. Her

topic will be balancing

civil liberties with the need for

effective investigation. When Rowley

was an FBI agent in Minneapolis, her

office got a lead just three weeks

before 9/11 that known Islamic

extremist Zacarias Moussaoui had

paid $8000 in cash for lessons to fly a

Boeing 747. Her team arrested him

and wanted a warrant to search his

laptop computer, but superiors at FBI

headquarters said no. This event is

sponsored by the Hennepin Church

Peace Through Justice Committee.

Russian Brunch

Fundraiser

May 22

On Sunday, May 22, come and enjoy

an authentic Russian brunch and fund

raiser for 2011 Programs. Please comeand enjoy the Russian art, eggs, cards,

and more for this special event.

Project Homeless

Connect - May 23

Put your faith into action supporting

people experiencing homelessness.

P.H.C. brings housing, employment,

health care, and education resources

to the Convention Center on May 23.

Volunteers needed to walk alongsideguests to help navigate service. More

information can be found online at:

homelessconnectminneapolis.org

Reconciling

Minstries

10:45 AM

May 8

LGBT and friends gather in the DorcasAlcove for discussion. From 12:00noon until 1:00 PM the ReconcilingMinistries Committee will meet,guests are welcome.

Summer Fun

for Families

It might not feel like it, but summer isaround the corner! Visit the ChildrensMinistries table today in Carlson Hall!

Earth Camp at Koininia is July 25th -28th, and is open to those whohave completed 1st - 5th grade.

Vacation Bible School is 9am - noonon August 15th-19th. We will betransported to Ancient Egypt. It willbe a fun-filled week for everyoneages 3 and up! Early drop-off andAfternoon Program will be offered.

Summer Sunday School We owe ahuge Thank You to our faithfulSunday School teachers! Our regularteachers will be taking the summeroff. This is a great opportunity tosign up for weeks that work withyour summer schedule, and be anessential part of this ministry.

Registration materials and additionalinformation available this month inCarlson Hall, and on Education Wingbulletin boards.

Farmers Market

Walk

May 22nd

(for people in their 20s and30s) meet on the front steps of thechurch at 11 AM and well walk overto the Lyndale Farmers Market.

CONSIDER

BEINGAN ACOLTYE

Well provide training and answerquestions. If interested or curious, callBecky Monson, 612-239-0551, orLinda Wilkins, 612-597-6200, co-Captains of the Acolyte Team.

SPIRE BRUNCH

REGISTRATION

EXTENDED

Theres still time to signup! The Spire recognitionand gourmet brunch hosted by theHAUMC Foundation and Board ofTrustees will be held Saturday, May14 from 9:30 AM to noon. Celebratewith us as we honor those who havemade contributions to HAUMCabove and beyond their operatingbudget pledge, and hear about theimpact those gifts have made. All areinvited; reservations must be made

by today, May 8. Call 612-871-5303or stop by the reception desk. Let usknow if you need a ride or child care.

Parish

Nurse

Notes

Stay tuned and get ready

to join in on active summer prayer

walks and bike rides beginning in

June. Also, please plan to participate

in our next THRIVE book study

adventure offered Sundays June 5th

and 12th. There are THRIVE books

available to purchase. Please contact

Cynthia at 612-435-1310 or email her

at [email protected] for more

information.

RELEVANT INCLUSIVE BEAUTIFUL

Music at Hennepin:

InVocation Singers

May 15, 4:00 PM

Come experience an entire summerin one concert! From the first flowerof spring through heavy August airbroken by a giant stormFrom themorning sun on your face to thechirp of crickets inyour back yardthis Concert is allabout the sights, soundssmells, and happeningsof summer. HearJodi Gustafson andDaniel Pederson,Hennepin staff.

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